On behalf of our 1.7 million members, AARP Illinois commends the Illinois Commerce Commission’s decision to reject Peoples Gas’ System Modernization Program (SMP) proposal.
AARP Illinois and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias are working hard to pass legislation that would raise the driving mandatory age to 87 (from the current 79) at which older drivers would be required to take a driving test before renewing their license.
The following is a part of a series of stories which will run in conjunction with an exciting new weekly radio program by AARP Illinois. The weekly program, called "Creating the Good," showcases the stories of inspiring older adults in Illinois, and can be heard statewide on affiliates of the Illinois Radio Network.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois is appalled but not surprised by the bribery and corruption ComEd has finally admitted to after charges from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today about the organization’s strong opposition to taxing retirement income.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to the release of outdoor visitation guidance by the Illinois Department of Public Health for long-term care (LTC) facilities.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo issued the following statement today in response to recent misinformation published in news accounts.
AARP Illinois is partnering with local media outlets to get crucial information and resources related to the coronavirus pandemic to neighborhoods disproportionately affected by the crisis.
Springfield, Ill. - AARP Illinois sincerely thanks the following legislators for moving swiftly to enact legislation and implement a budget that protects older adults.
Springfield -- As legislators meet for three days this week, AARP IL is urging lawmakers to do whatever it takes to expand the opportunity to allow Illinoisans to vote by mail.
AARP Illinois, on behalf of our 1.7 million members and all older Illinoisans sent Gov. JB Pritzker strong opposition to Illinois’ current Executive Orders granting immunity from civil liability for any injury or death alleged to have been caused by an act or omission related to COVID-19 for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care (LTC) facilities.